A coastal running event was such a success, organisers are hoping to run it again next year. Run The Edge, a multi-terrain running festival, was held near the Duddon Estuary on Sunday as part of the Connecting Cumbria’s Hidden Coast programme. It was organised by the Millom Striders running club on behalf of Cumberland Council. Andrew… Continue reading Coastal event a runaway success

Police are investigating an incident of exposure that occurred in the Walney area of Barrow-in-Furness on Friday 26th May at approximately 8:10pm. Officers are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed a small white van in the area of West Shore Road, Barrow at the time and a white man, described in his mid to… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident of exposure that occurred in the Walney area of Barrow-in-Furness

Ormsgill was awash with colour on Bank Holiday Monday as the community came together creatively with local graffit artist Mike Thompson to design a huge mural for the community garden.   Mayor Altree said, ” what a fantastic bank holiday morning in Ormsgill Community Garden with local families, Cllr Beverly Morgan and Cllr Derek Brook.… Continue reading COMMUNITY STRONGER TOGETHER IN ART

Cumbria Constabulary’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit (CDCU) have investigated and assisted with 206 online crimes since April 2022, 104 of which are online child abuse investigations.   Of the 104 investigations done by the Online Child Abuse Investigation Team (OCAIT), Cumbria Constabulary made 60 arrests, issued 18 warrants and attended 26 safeguarding visits. Since… Continue reading Cyber and Digital Crime Unit investigate 206 crimes in one year

Road users, residents and businesses are being reminded about the next closure of Kirkstone Pass to carry out improvement works as part of a Department for Transport (DfT) ‘Safer Roads Project’. The project, which is being managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, focuses on a 6.8km section of the A592 between Brothers Water on the… Continue reading Kirkstone Pass safety work closure reminder

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet is set to approve £5m of brand-new investment, to be spent this year on local priority projects, when they next meet on 6 June. In total funding for 14 different projects will be decided, reflecting the new council’s key priorities for the area. They include funding for local areas, biodiversity… Continue reading Cabinet set to back £5m of priority investments for Westmorland and Furness

Detectives have charged a man following reports of multiple burglaries in the South Lakes area in Cumbria. Craig Butterworth, 50, Whitworth, Rochdale, is charged with five counts of burglary dwelling and theft, and four counts of burglary with intent to steal. He is due to appear before South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court, Barrow, today (27 May).… Continue reading Man charged with burglary following incidents in South Cumbria

Facilities in Cavendish Park and Rakesmoor Lane will benefit from the funding, and across the UK, 1,700 new and improved multi-sports grassroots facilities are benefiting from £68 million from the Government – improving access to high-quality facilities. Projects support a range of facility types, from the creation or upgrade of changing rooms, grass pitches and… Continue reading Simon Fell MP has welcomed £2,223 investment from the Conservative Government to transform sports facilities in Barrow and Furness to get more people active and nurture future sporting talent.